2000–2002 New Flyer D40LF & 2000–2001 New Flyer D30LF recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger CAN fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
💥 The risk
This CAN result in a fire in the engine compartment.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V320000
- Manufacturer
- NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Vehicles affected
- 321
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 19, 2007
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.